AXA-8 am I setting this up right?

[benmychree]

I grind mine at the angle set in the holder on the side of the wheel, this allows for a zero rake on the top of the tool, on a 7" Delta pedestal grinder with white wheels. I bought one for my shop downtown probably 30 years ago, and it still has the same wheels on it, as does the one that I have at home, on it, I added A larger tool rest that allows easier sharpening of tools in their holders. Another things about the Aloris tool is that in the smaller size there is no flat on the nose of the tool, they come to a sharp vee, I found that they hold up much better if a small flat is stoned on them, except for the finest of threads.

 

[WobblyHand]

Hand held angle grinder would do it easily . The top doesn't need to be perfectly flat . Sometimes a little positive rake works great !

Given that the angle doesn't matter that much, I'll try it on my belt grinder.

 

[WobblyHand]

I grind mine at the angle set in the holder on the side of the wheel, this allows for a zero rake on the top of the tool, on a 7" Delta pedestal grinder with white wheels. I bought one for my shop downtown probably 30 years ago, and it still has the same wheels on it, as does the one that I have at home, on it, I added A larger tool rest that allows easier sharpening of tools in their holders. Another things about the Aloris tool is that in the smaller size there is no flat on the nose of the tool, they come to a sharp vee, I found that they hold up much better if a small flat is stoned on them, except for the finest of threads.

I noticed the 60 degree edge had a bur on it, which I will stone off. Probably make a small flat as well. Thanks for the recommendation.

Need to upgrade my tool rest. It's on the exponentially increasing list of stuff to do...

 

[benmychree]

I am not in favor of sharpening cutting tools with a belt grinder, it is liable to round the cutting edge over, and a belt that is worn is liable to leave burrs.

 

[WobblyHand]

I am not in favor of sharpening cutting tools with a belt grinder, it is liable to round the cutting edge over, and a belt that is worn is liable to leave burrs.

That's all I have. So I will have to make do. One day I'll find a decent grinder for this sort of thing.

 

[benmychree]

The one that I have is a Delta Triple Duty, they have very good guards, lighted glass guards over the wheels and excellent tool rests in terms of sturdy and adjustability, perhaps the Rolls Royce of grinders, they run quietly and vibration free, and they command a price! someone gave me a large Harbor Freight grinder, and it is quite the opposite, nearly useless.

 

[WobblyHand]

The one that I have is a Delta Triple Duty, they have very good guards, lighted glass guards over the wheels and excellent tool rests in terms of sturdy and adjustability, perhaps the Rolls Royce of grinders, they run quietly and vibration free, and they command a price! someone gave me a large Harbor Freight grinder, and it is quite the opposite, nearly useless.

The latter kind is all that seems to be for sale locally. Those grinders are nearly worthless, I know, I have one. Not worth putting a good wheel on it. Maybe I can find a "carbide grinder", they seem to be a lot better built.

 

[benmychree]

The latter kind is all that seems to be for sale locally. Those grinders are nearly worthless, I know, I have one. Not worth putting a good wheel on it. Maybe I can find a "carbide grinder", they seem to be a lot better built.

Even when you put good wheels on, they are still worthless, the tool rests are crap, and vibration is a big problem.

 

[WobblyHand]

Even when you put good wheels on, they are still worthless, the tool rests are crap, and vibration is a big problem.

HF and similar grinders with sheet metal wheel guards and sheet metal tool rests are just awful. They vibrate a lot. No point of putting a good wheel on that kind of grinder. (That's what I meant /\/\/\) We are agreeing. It seems most consumer grinders are HF grade.

On the other hand, grinders like a Baldor with cast wheel guards and sturdy tool rests seem to be much better made. Looking for one, that won't break the bank.

 

[benmychree]

Yes, Baldor grinders are fine machines, I also have a knock off of a Baldor carbide grinder, possibly Taiwan made that is nearly equally as good.